Chapter 15

AUDREY

I arrived at the company, and as soon as I take the first step inside the building, everyone's eyes are fixed on me while they murmur to each other.

When did I become the center of attention?

I continue walking and stop in front of the reception desk. I clear my throat to get Nelly's attention and make her look at me.

She lifts her gaze, and as soon as she realizes it's me, she furrows both eyebrows.

"When were you supposed to tell me?" she questions, annoyed.

I look at her strangely. "Tell me what?" I inquire, confused.

"Don't play innocent with me, I already know everything. Actually, the whole company knows now." She gives a disapproving gesture. "I only found out because my best friend kept it to herself."

I still didn't understand what she was referring to. It was only then that I remembered everything that happened yesterday, after that woman arrived and my boss sent me to his office. Everything happened so fast that I haven't had time to digest anything.

"So, that's why